motivation Archives - Christina Irene

5 Steps to Start a Workout Routine When You Feel Terrible Most of the Time

12 May

That was fun. Amidst the past year, which began with the death of and grieving for my beloved doggo (that part not at all fun), moved into falling in love with a childhood pal, then the coolest tour so far...
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4 Ways I Do It Anyway (When Pain and Fatigue Conspire Against Me)

20 Mar

Oh, springtime …. I’m seeing green of my lilies starting to reach out of the ground. Daily I marvel at the new growth on the rosebush I planted last year. And the weather is … all over the place. So...
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The Evolution of Splat’s Impact Map

24 Sep

Since I created the Splat system – by accident – about five years ago, the tools I use to make it work for me have certainly evolved. The original premise has remained unchanged. It’s catchy. My friends like it, whether...
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The Sag Wagon Advantage

27 Aug

Earlier this month, I attended a bicycle ride event for charity in Iowa. It’s an event a friend of mine puts on and I’ve seen the pictures on Facebook every year and decided this time I was going to go,...
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On Lambeau Field, Celebrity, Possible Impossible and Heroes Defined

18 Jul

Christina Irene wearing Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodger's jersey in Lambeau Field

Two weeks ago, I was in Green Bay, Wisconsin, home of my favorite American football team, the Green Bay Packers, and my soul scored a big win on Lambeau Field. I’m not a die-hard fan, but I’m a fan. I...
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The New & Improved “Easy Daily Journal”

20 May

Last year, I shared my list-based daily journaling technique that really helped me connect with joy, hope, and resolve during some tough times. Well, I’ve kept it up, and it’s evolved! I think it’s a lot better now, and I...
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New Impact Map for “Daily Resolves”

8 May

I created a new version of the Impact Map for the Splat system this week, and I already love using it. Check out this evolution of my beta test and the new tools I made for *you*! All images open...
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Combating the Myth of Endings

9 Apr

One of my struggles has always been the evening appointment. I remember when I was a waitress and worked evenings, it was hard for me to be productive and enjoy the day because I had this thing to do later,...
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I Just Made a “Reset Box”: What’s Inside

28 Jan

It was quite a journey of thought, which I won’t bore (or frighten) you with, but I’ll tell you where I landed. I decided to make a piggy bank of sorts, filled with ways to reset a moment when I...
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11 Things I Do at Bedtime That Make Life a Little Better

22 Jan

I love preparing ahead for myself. Doing those little (or big) things that might make a future moment better. (It’s why I keep up my Splatquake kit.) So doing little things for my tomorrows has become part of my bedtime...
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